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The High Representative, Wolfgang Petritsch, today issued a decision amending the Law on Witness Protection in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The decision clarifies provisions under article 6, paragraph 3 of the Law, published in the Official Gazette of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina on July 30th, 1999. All other provisions under the law remain unchanged. The High Representative’s decision, which comes into effect immediately, is meant to ensure the best possible protection for witnesses in serious criminal proceedings in line with standard European practice. Such protection systems ensure that individuals feel confident when giving evidence in high profile cases, ensuring that no one can remain above the law.
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